Rockingham public meetings in 2022
74 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
(2022 12 21) 2 PC
The commission noted the appointment of Gary Fox as Interim Zoning Administrator. Members discussed the process for hiring a full-time replacement and splitting the duties of Health and Code Enforcement Officer from the Zoning Administrator role.
- Noted appointment of Gary Fox as Interim Zoning Administrator
- Renewed mapping agreement with WRC
(2022 12 21) PC
The commission noted the appointment of Gary Fox as Interim Zoning Administrator. Members discussed splitting the duties of Health and Code Enforcement Officer from the Zoning Administrator role and reviewed the status of the Town Plan mapping.
- Noted appointment of Gary Fox as Interim Zoning Administrator
- Renewed mapping agreement with WRC
(2022 12 21) PC
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2022 12 16 34 Barker Street
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(2022 12 13) BFVC
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(2022 12 13) BFVC
The board authorized a grant application for new two-way radios and approved funding for a police repeater. Trustees also agreed to a pilot bike rack program in the Hetty Green Parking Lot and cancelled the December 27 meeting.
- Approved USDA grant application for 16 radios, one repeater, and two antennas with $18,833.28 local match (unanimous)
- Authorized $34,367 for Bellows Falls Police Department repeater purchase and installation (4-1)
- Approved placement of a pilot bike rack in the Hetty Green Parking Lot
- Cancelled the December 27, 2022 meeting
- Approved November 22, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Orders, Bills & Warrants (unanimous)
2022 12 08 124 Rockingham St (DRB Of Action)
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(2022 12 01) PC
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(2022 12 01) PC
The Commission nominated Remy Walker to fill a three-year term. Members held a working session to review the town plan's formatting, cross-referencing, and the prioritization of petroglyphs in the narrative.
- Approved October 27, 2022 minutes
- Nominated Remy Walker to a three-year term on the Planning Commission
2022 11 29 9 House Road (DRB of Action)
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(2022 11 22) BFVC 2
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(2022 11 22) BFVC
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(2022 11 22) BFVC
The board approved the minutes from November 8, 2022, and authorized orders, bills, and warrants. Trustees deferred discussions on ambulance services and roof trusses to a future Joint Board meeting.
- Approved minutes from November 8, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved orders, bills, and warrants (unanimous)
- Decided Municipal Manager will draft a fire response reimbursement policy
- Entered executive session to discuss labor relations; no action taken
(2022 11 16) Ordinance
The committee agreed to separate the Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance into two distinct ordinances to disentangle authorities. Members also discussed creating a ban on fires in municipal parks and noted that previously amended ordinances must be resubmitted to a new attorney.
- Approved January 26, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Decided to split Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance into two separate ordinances
- Agreed to develop a ban on fires in municipal parks based on a Burlington example
- Determined previously amended ordinances will be resubmitted to a future attorney
(2022 11 16) Ordinance
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2022 11 15 30 Industrial Drive Green Mtn Cannabis (DRB of Action)
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- Review of Green Mtn Cannabis at 30 Industrial Drive
(2022 11 14) Fire Committee
The committee discussed requesting funding for ESO software at the November 29 Tri-Board meeting. Members reviewed grant opportunities and evaluated whether to repair or replace the Rockingham Truck.
- Discussed requesting ESO software funding at 11/29 Tri-Board meeting
- Reviewed USDA and digital radio grant opportunities
- Reviewed repair vs. replacement options for Rockingham Truck
- Reviewed zone response protocol agreement
(20221114) RCC
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Members Solicitation (2022 11 10) Cemetery Commission
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(2022 11 08) BFVC
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(2022 10 27) PC
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(2022 10 27) PC
The Planning Commission reached a consensus to move 2023 meetings to the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Members also discussed updates to the town plan, including the addition of graphics and a review of the 2016 plan for consistency.
- Approved September 22 minutes
- Moved 2023 meetings to 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm
(2022 10 25) BFVC
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(2022 10 17) Fire Committee
The committee discussed updating the 1996 Memorandum of Understanding and reviewed grant opportunities. Members evaluated repair versus replacement options for the Rockingham Truck and the status of Saxtons River equipment. No formal votes were taken on these items.
- Discussed adding Appendix A to 1996 Memorandum of understanding to update eligible equipment
- Reviewed USDA grant applications and resubmittal of Fire Feasibility Study
- Reviewed repair vs. replacement options for Rockingham Truck
- Discussed adding a $50K reserve fund for future equipment replacements over $5K
(2022 10 17) Fire Comm
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(2022 10 13) PC
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(2022 10 13) PC
The Planning Commission voted to support a grant application to hire a professional planner for writing housing zoning codes. The project is expected to take 12-18 months and will focus on town plan recommendations.
- Approved motion to support submitting the housing grant application as revised
(2022 10 11) BFVC
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URC 21 VT RockinghamTownof P22AP00295 00 09 30 2022ProgressReport
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URC 21 VT RockinghamTownof P22AP00295 00 09 30 2022ProgressReportDocumentation
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RSB VHFA Housing Present
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2022 09 22 17 Henry Street (DRB of Action)
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(2022 09 22) PC
The Planning Commission reviewed and discussed updates to the Education and Utilities and Facilities chapters of the town plan. Members provided feedback on school-community partnerships, infrastructure needs, and the inclusion of additional cultural facilities. No formal votes were taken on the plan content, though the commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting.
- Approved August 25, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
(2022 09 22) PC
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2022 09 21 715 Rockingham Road
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2022 09 16 16 18 Main Street (DRB of Action)
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2022 09 16 59 Westminster Street (DRB of Action)
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2022 09 15 97 Westminster Street (DRB of Action)
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(2022 09 13) BFVC
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(2022 09 13) BFVC
The Board of Trustees authorized funding for a design study for a Sally Port at the Public Safety Building. They also agreed to support a community barbecue on October 16th and approved the August 16 minutes and current bills.
- Approved appropriation of up to $15,000 from ARPA funds for Public Safety Building Sally Port scope and cost development (unanimous)
- Approved August 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved orders, bills, and warrants
- Agreed to donate funds and food for community barbecue on October 16th
- Tabled rental housing inspection ordinance until a later agenda
(2022 09
The board approved a $30,000 appropriation from the Water Fund balance to design a sewer force main relocation and replacement project. Trustees also voted to participate in a PFAS class action settlement and maintain current funding levels for the BFDDA.
- Approved $30,000 appropriation from Water Fund balance for sewer force main design (unanimous)
- Approved participation in PFAS class action settlement (unanimous)
- Approved signing Appendix 2 to maintain current BFDDA funding (unanimous)
- Approved August 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved orders, bills, and warrants (unanimous)
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RLF August 30, 2022
The committee approved a motion to subordinate a loan to the Vermont State Employees Credit Union (VSECU) for the Twin Falls Training Center. The board also reviewed the results of a USDA Housing Preservation grant and discussed actions for delinquent loans.
- Approved minutes of July 14, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved subordination to VSECU for Twin Falls Training Center loan (3-1)
- Directed staff to schedule a meeting with C&K Foods to establish monthly payment amounts and start dates
- Tabled discussion on policy, intent, interpretation, and clarity
RLF August 30, 2022
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(2022 08 25) PC
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(2022 08 25) PC
The commission agreed to apply for a grant to hire a professional to rewrite the housing portion of the zoning bylaws. Members also discussed education challenges and inconsistencies between the Bellows Falls Area Wide Plan and current zoning.
- Approved July 28, 2022 minutes (Passed)
- Agreed to apply for Bylaw Modernization Grant for housing zoning
- Renominated Deb Wright for a three-year term (Passed)
- Nominated Mary Wallace for a one-year term (Passed)
(2022 08 16) BFVC
The board adopted Chapter IX of the Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance and moved it to a public hearing. Trustees also denied a Step 3 Grievance from NEPBA Local #410 and approved a contract extension and updated compensation for the Municipal Manager.
- Denied Step 3 Grievance NEPBA Local #410 (unanimous)
- Adopted Chapter IX of the Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance and moved to public hearing (unanimous)
- Approved contract extension and updated compensation for the Municipal Manager (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from June 28 and July 19, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved orders, bills, and warrants
(2022 08 16) BFVC
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(2022 07 28) PC
The Commission spent approximately two hours reviewing and discussing feedback from Peter Golec and Selectboard member Rick Cowan regarding the Town Plan. Discussions focused on residential density, home business regulations, commercial activity corridors, parking standards, and sidewalk infrastructure.
- Approved June 23, 2022 minutes
(2022 07 28) PC
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(2022 07 22) RLF Housing
The sub-committee reviewed current housing loan updates and discussed recruiting efforts for new projects. Members brainstormed potential uses for remaining funds, including multi-unit purchases and lead abatement. A request for a $5,000 grant adder will be submitted for Selectboard approval on August 9.
- Agreed to move forward with Joanne Dressel's scenario for Town USDA HPG
- Scheduled $5,000 grant adder request for August 9 Selectboard meeting
(2022 07 22) RLF Housing
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(20220720)
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(2022 07 19) BFVC
The board approved a one-time retention bonus for Municipal Manager Scott Pickup. Trustees held a public hearing on the Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance and discussed water plant capital needs and recreation center plans.
- Approved June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Authorized $5,000 one-time retention bonus for Scott Pickup (unanimous)
- Approved orders, bills, and warrants (unanimous)
- Held public hearing on Chapter IX Rental Housing Inspection Ordinance; posted for 30 days further comment
(2022 07 19) BFVC
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(2022 07 14) RLF
The Revolving Loan Fund Committee voted to amend housing policy to include a $5,000 grant in addition to a $5,000 loan. The committee also reviewed delinquent loan accounts and discussed policy interpretations regarding private capital and lender requirements.
- Approved May 27, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to add $5,000 grant on top of $5,000 loan for housing policy (unanimous)
(2022 07 14) RLF
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(2022 06 29)
The Board of Abatement voted to abate taxes, interest, and penalties for several private businesses and town-owned properties. These actions included removing taxes for properties that were torn down or businesses that left the town.
- Abated 2021 interest and penalty for Barbers Park LLC (unanimous)
- Abated all taxes for 25 Town Farm LLC (unanimous)
- Abated $355.89 town and $252.16 village taxes/interest/penalty for Bellows Falls Chiropractor (each passed with one no)
- Abated $1,567.93 village utilities, $1,110.19 town taxes, and $251.73 village taxes for 9 Barker St
- Abated $7,768.98 town taxes and $1,951.42 village taxes for 10 Church Pl
- Abated $6,244.71 town taxes and $1,432.53 village taxes for 66 Atkinson St
- Abated $183.88 town portion and $66.70 village portion of delinquent taxes under $20.00
(2022 06 29)
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(2022 06 28) BFVC
The Bellows Falls Village Trustees met for a special meeting to address a single agenda item. The board unanimously approved a 5-year note agreement for the purchase of a sludge dryer.
- Approved 5-year note agreement for sludge dryer purchase (unanimous)
(20220608)
The committee approved a revised draft of the Energy Chapter, specifically updating solar array siting criteria. Members also coordinated outreach and measuring schedules for the Window Dressers program.
- Approved minutes from 5/4/22
- Accepted revised draft Energy Chapter
(2022 05 27) RLF
The Revolving Loan Fund Committee approved two business loans for property acquisition and working capital. The committee also voted to amend the Housing Preservation Grant Loan policy.
- Approved $50,000 loan to Deb Fox for 90 Rockingham St. at 4% for 5 years
- Approved $38,000 loan to Twin Falls Training Center at 4% for 5 years
- Amended Housing Preservation Grant Loan policy to one $5,000 loan and $5,000 grant match (Unanimous)
(2022 05 27) RLF
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(2022 05 22) Fire Comm
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(2022 05 20) RLF Housing
The committee established that the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) will provide $5,000 grants in addition to $5,000 loans for eligible owner-occupied properties. Applicants must earn less than 80% of the Median Household Income and participate in a low-income home repair program. Projects must be completed by September 30, 2022.
- Approved $5,000 grants (no payback) to be provided alongside $5,000 loans
- Set eligibility for applicants at less than 80% of Median Household Income
- Established October 1, 2020, as the earliest date for retroactive grant awards
- Set project completion deadline for September 30, 2022
(2022 05 20) RLF
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(2022 5 11) Fire Committee
The committee discussed the 1996 Memorandum of Understanding and the finalization of Attachment A definitions. Members reviewed upcoming grant deadlines for radios and equipment, as well as the truck inventory and replacement schedule.
- Discussed 1996 Memorandum of understanding and Attachment A definitions
- Reviewed USDA, AFG, and SR grant submission timelines
- Reviewed truck inventory and replacement schedule
- Discussed EMS/Ambulance service updates
(20220504)
The committee approved the minutes from the April 6 meeting. Members coordinated outreach for the Window Dressers program and agreed to hold an electric vehicle display event at Hetty Green Park.
- Approved minutes of 4/6/22 meeting
- Agreed to hold an EV and electric lawn tool display at Hetty Green Park
(20220406)
The committee approved the minutes from the March 9, 2022, meeting. Members discussed solar siting criteria, municipal building energy assessments, and outreach plans for the 2022 Window Dressers program.
- Approved March 9, 2022 meeting minutes
Rockingham Road Work, Stormwater, and Highway Access Policy (2022)
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(20220309)
The committee approved the February 1, 2022, meeting minutes. Members coordinated outreach for the Window Dressers program and discussed organizing future webinars on weatherization incentives and biofuels.
- Approved February 1, 2022, meeting minutes
(20220201)
The committee reviewed proposals for a new bike and pedestrian committee to promote active transportation. Members also discussed planning for 2022 Window Dressers workshops and promoting energy audits.
- Approved minutes of 1/12/22
(2022 01 24) Ordinance
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(20220111)
The committee reviewed and approved the December 7, 2021, meeting minutes. Members assigned leads for several 2022 initiatives, including an EV Ambassador program and landlord outreach. The committee decided not to pursue the promotion of adding insulation at this time.
- Approved December 7, 2021, meeting minutes
- Assigned EV Ambassador program organization to Peter Bergstrom
- Assigned landlord outreach lead to Guy Payne
- Assigned biofuels online presentation organization to Kelley Tully
- Assigned RCC/REC annual report drafting to Peter Bergstrom
- Decided against pursuing insulation promotion